Saturday, June 7, 2008
Jaron's Enterprise
Well I made it outside to plant those flowers. 3 hours later I am done. Sean has been working on the pergula today (like lattice covering the deck). It is looking really good. Sean decided to enlist Jaron in on the work. Luckily he is motivated by money. When Emily tried to help, he didn't want her to (He wanted all the money for himself.) So I told him I would give him 15 cents for each board, and he could offer Emily 10 cents for each of hers. You should have seen his face light up when he realized that he could get paid for someone elses work. And who ever said I've never taught my kids anything? Isn't that a lesson for success?!!!? LOL
Super Saturday
Greetings! It is Saturday. We got to go out on a date last night. We went out with Tammy and Troy. We went to Texas Rhodehouse (yum) and then we went to "Baby Mama". It was interesting. It was really funny, but I wouldn't recommend it to my bishop if you know what I mean. It was so fun going on a double date. It keeps the conversation off of bills and kids, and lets you be yourself and enjoy your husband.
Today we went back to the Central Stake center for a babtism. Taylor Beerey was babtized by her dad Wade. We knew then from our last ward. Her mom (Audrey) was my scout den leader partner. They have had a lot of various struggles in their lives, so it is so thrilling to see the change. I think that sometimes the biggest struggles make for the sweetest successes. Cami-sorry to miss Kymballs babtism. I did try to stop by the church on the way home, but it was over. Anne- Becca said we need to come back to enrichment to visit sometime.
Today is also Jarons last soccer game. It is so windy, so I politely volunteered to stay home with Nate (he has a headache and still needs to do his chores), and there is no need for Emily to be out in the cold.
Yesterday my neighbor gave me a few more flower starts. It was windy and rainy yesterday, so I better get out and get them planted before the roots dry out. I do have leaves on three of my raspeberries (out of 10). I guess these aren't the best odds, however I am thrilled. I was talking to my cousin Jen last night, and I was bragging to her about my berries, when she informed me that they draw BEES! AAAAAUGH! I told her that I planted most of them around my DECK! We had a good laugh about that. (Of course I didn't tell her that my 3 living plants are ALL around the deck.) That still makes me chuckle.
Our house is running a lot smoother. I have worked up a daily chore chart, so while not all chores are done daily, most are, and all are done weekly. Plus if there is fighting I always have jobs lined out for them. Plus there are always opportunities for them to earn priveledges. All is well at the Gordon's house. We would love to have people over for dessert tomorrow early evening. Any takers?
Today we went back to the Central Stake center for a babtism. Taylor Beerey was babtized by her dad Wade. We knew then from our last ward. Her mom (Audrey) was my scout den leader partner. They have had a lot of various struggles in their lives, so it is so thrilling to see the change. I think that sometimes the biggest struggles make for the sweetest successes. Cami-sorry to miss Kymballs babtism. I did try to stop by the church on the way home, but it was over. Anne- Becca said we need to come back to enrichment to visit sometime.
Today is also Jarons last soccer game. It is so windy, so I politely volunteered to stay home with Nate (he has a headache and still needs to do his chores), and there is no need for Emily to be out in the cold.
Yesterday my neighbor gave me a few more flower starts. It was windy and rainy yesterday, so I better get out and get them planted before the roots dry out. I do have leaves on three of my raspeberries (out of 10). I guess these aren't the best odds, however I am thrilled. I was talking to my cousin Jen last night, and I was bragging to her about my berries, when she informed me that they draw BEES! AAAAAUGH! I told her that I planted most of them around my DECK! We had a good laugh about that. (Of course I didn't tell her that my 3 living plants are ALL around the deck.) That still makes me chuckle.
Our house is running a lot smoother. I have worked up a daily chore chart, so while not all chores are done daily, most are, and all are done weekly. Plus if there is fighting I always have jobs lined out for them. Plus there are always opportunities for them to earn priveledges. All is well at the Gordon's house. We would love to have people over for dessert tomorrow early evening. Any takers?
Thursday, June 5, 2008
A great day
Today is a great day. I was able to make "pockets" today, and had enough dough left over for 6 cinnamon rolls. I guess what makes today so nice is the fact that the kids are actually being really helpful and doing some of their chores. It make life easier, and it makes me feel so much happier. I went to get some long overdue bloodwork done today. It has probably been ordered for a year, but I am so chicken to get poked (I have deep veins that move, so they usually dig in my arm with the needle.) Of course the nurse could not find a vein, so after 1 poke and 20 minutes, she sent me on my way. We went to the lab at the hospital. The waiting room was packed, you could see 2 people getting drawn, and after about 3 minutes, I knew that I could not wait one more minute. As I was leaving the receptionist said "Can I help you?" So I said "Ya, just a minute, I am not feeling so well I will be right back", and I was off down the hall and didn't look back. So after feeling like crap for an hour when I got home (I'm sure it was just nerves) then I was able to get my day going.
Last night the neighbor (Dianne) gave me some starts from her flowers. I was able to plant them, so I am hoping that they will grow. Sean said "Where will you even put them?" I figure it doesn't really matter if they are free right. Hopefully I can write again soon
Last night the neighbor (Dianne) gave me some starts from her flowers. I was able to plant them, so I am hoping that they will grow. Sean said "Where will you even put them?" I figure it doesn't really matter if they are free right. Hopefully I can write again soon
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